Regina Heffington

What’s Brewing, Dec 2013

December 3, 2013

id you feel that? Did you see it? That thing flying past you is 2013. This year has brought some new players into the Greater Jacksonville “chews and brews” scene, including a new local microbrewery, products of other microbreweries around the country not available before and some new establishments making a commitment to offer craft beer. The good news is

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WHAT’S BREWING?: Craft Brewery Creations

You felt it. I know you did. The excitement your inner child experienced as you opened Christmas presents last month. Age doesn’t matter, does it? It must be the combination of realizing someone cares enough about you to spend the time and money in selecting a special gift just for

What’s Brewing? Oktoberfest

A personal beer mug that displays, in holographic form, the temperature of

What’s Brewing? May 2014

Call your significant other NOW! May is National Date Your Mate Month.

HOT TEMPS = GOOD COLD LIGHTER BEERS

July 5, 2015

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By: Regina Heffington – The Jax Brew Bitch July is another transition-month for many craft beer lovers. Each palate is different – and each palate will seek its own transition routine, given enough experience. Yeah, that means drinking enough beer to let your palate evolve in an unrestricted manner. Usually,

THE BREW BATTLE IS ON – Big Beer vs. Microbreweries

May 14, 2015

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WHAT’S BREWING knows his stuff. He should – he is Global Vice-Chairman of Hill & Knowlton Strategies, an international communications consultancy, and the President of Maverick Media. According to his online bio, for three decades, Mr. McKinnon has been solving complex strategic challenges for causes, companies and candidates of all

What’s Brewing at One Spark

April 5, 2015

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“April showers bring …” Nope. That’s not what I think of when I think of this month. April is a celebratory month – especially for those of us who love to live – and explore – in Florida. In 1513, landed near what is now St. Augustine and gave the

WHAT’S BREWING: December 2014

December 4, 2014

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Some things last a long time. Some things combined with other things become eternal. Christmas and – now, there’s a pair that will always be together. Multiple generations have and will appreciate the Christmas season more, due to the talent of that one man. He once said, “Unless we make

What’s Brewing? – Jax Craft Beer news

September 2, 2014

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You’d think they’d call it “Septemberfest.” The 2 ½ week festival held in gets beer lovers thoughtfully reflecting upon how and where they will celebrate their own Oktoberfest (officially being held there beginning Saturday, September 20 and running through the first Sunday in October (Oct 5). Visions of lederhosen and

WHAT’S BREWING? August 2014 Jacksonville Craft Beers

August 11, 2014

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“Low hanging fruit” – that’s what I thought of when I learned this month’s EU edition would be centered on favorite summer foods. Easy pickins’ for me, it’s food paired or made with beer! I popped open the laptop, and then I realized the task was far more complicated than

WHAT’S BREWING

April 5, 2014

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Feel that? It’s the feeling of spring. Forget the fact we had some bone-chilling weather in late March–it’s time to look forward to springtime beers! This is an exciting season for craft beer lovers. It’s much like legendary Hall of Fame baseball player, Rogers Hornsby, said, “People ask me what

What’s Brewing – March 2014 – party month

March 4, 2014

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This Irish toast is so fitting for the month of March, the de facto “party month” where almost everything is allowed, expected, and forgiven on and around St. Patrick’s Day. “A keg of does not an Irish bar make” – that’s one of mine. It takes more than an Irish

What's Brewing – Nov. 2013

November 2, 2013

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by REGINA HEFFINGTON Christmas stuff, already? Really? I don’t know about you, but I miss having separate seasons in the stores. When I was growing up, it was Halloween–-then Thanksgiving–-then Christmas. Not Hallowivingmas. Now that we’ve put away the ghoulish costumes, our focus can be on all things “Novemberish.” Some

What's Brewing

October 5, 2013

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by REGINA HEFFINGTON Lederhosen and Dirndl. No, that’s not a new law firm you see in advertisements on local TV. Savvy beer lovers know these are traditional Bavarian leather breeches for men and the corollary dress for ladies. As you frequent our community’s “brews and chews” establishments in October, you